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If you are visiting Costa Rica during mid-July to late October (rainy season) don't pass the opportunity to go on a whale watching tour in Uvita and see these beauties up close.
Uvita can be considered a whale sanctuary.
"Whales Festival" is celebrated every year since 2008 in the south of our … Read more about Responsible Whale Watching in Costa Rica

He asked: Ligia, I want to know things to do in San José that are not a shopping center. I want to meet locals.
Mr. Yves was bored in his hotel room in San José. After doing some loops in the lobby, he came to check out the tour desk. I was sitting there with not much to do. Sunday afternoon was … Read more about Cultural One Day Tour at Nacientes Palmichal in Costa Rica

There is an area called Bajos del Toro, where we always find new Costa Rican waterfalls.
It seems like nature creates a new waterfall every time we go, and for this reason, this place never ceases to amaze us.
This area is located in the middle of two National Parks, Poas Volcano and Juan … Read more about Tips for visiting Paraíso de Manantiales Waterfalls

*** Note: Updated May 2018. This post was originally published in February 2015 and has been completely revamped for accuracy and comprehensiveness.
Have you ever been close to a crocodile, caiman or any big reptile?!
Well, if you are a biologist, crazy wildlife filmmaker or live next to a river … Read more about Carara National Park: The River of Alligators

Facts about Barva Volcano¹
Area: 51000 ha .Around 126023.74 acres. This is the total extension of the National Park Braulio Carrillo)
Altitude: 2906 meters ( Around 9534 Feet Above Sea Level)
Type of ecosystem: Rainforest, Wet forest, and cloud forest
Dry season: January until … Read more about How to drive to Barva volcano without getting lost

This. Waterfall. is. light blue
We have visited the Rio Celeste waterfall several times. One time we went there with no luck to see the stunning color.
But this time was one of the nicest because of the time of the year (February). The color that you can see is like the pictures. LIGHT … Read more about Rio Celeste: A waterfall and its light blue waters

*** Note: Updated April 2018. This post was originally published in October 2015 and has been completely revamped for accuracy and comprehensiveness.
It was Easter week, some days off to explore but also we know is the busiest time to travel around Costa Rica. We decided to do one-day trips from … Read more about How to get to Laguna de Hule

When you hear the word "jungle," what goes through your head?
For me, Corcovado "jungle" sounds like: rivers with bull sharks, pumas, hot humidity, mosquitos, snakes, and awesome wildlife. It sounds like the most amazing place to understand and connect with nature.
Corcovado National Park was on … Read more about Corcovado National Park